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tenure of it , by the exaltation of an unusually large number into the Order . He concluded by presenting to him a handsome Past First Principal's jewel , as a token of acknowledgment of bis services by the members of the chapter . Comp . Le Couteur ¦ briefly replied , lamenting that unavoidable circumstances had prevented him from accomplishing all that he had desired , and leding himself still to exert himself to promote the interests

pg of the chapter , and to be ready at all times to answer any call which may be made upon him for its advantage . Although the names of two candidates for exaltation appeared on the circular of convocation , only one presented himself , namely Bro . T . AAt . Durell , P . M . 245 , who , after the usual ballot , having been introduced properly prepared was dulj admitted to a participation in the mysteries of Royal Arch Masonry . The early part of

the proceedings Avas conducted by Comp . Binet , M . E . Z ., another by Comp . J . Durell , H ., and the remainder was divided between Comps . Adams , P . Z ., J ., and Schmitt , P . Z . On the proposition of the Third Principal , ifc was resolved to place the whole of the property of the chapter at the disposal of the board of management of the Temple . Bro . Scott , AV . M . of So . 491 , having been proposed for exaltation , and Bro . Toms as

a serving companion , to assist the present Janitor , whose great age prevents effective performance of his duties , tlie labours of the evening were concluded about nine o'clock , and the companions retired to the banquetting room for refreshment .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . SOUTHWARK LODGE ( No . 11 S . C . )—On tho 6 th inst . the regular meeting of this lodge was held at Bro . Cathie ' s , Green Man , Tooley-street . The W . M ., Bro . C . H . Murr , was unavoidably absent , and by the unanimous wish of the lodgo , Bro . C . A : Cottebrune , P . M . Thistle ( No . 8 ) presided , supported during the evening bBros . Dr . DixonJ . Thomasand H . A .

y , , Collington , P . M . 's ; A . P . Leonard , A . D . Loweiistark , P . M . and Treas . ; J . Hawker , S . AV . ( pro tern . ); A . Avery , J . AA . ; F . AValters , Sec ; J . C . Gooddy , R . of M . ; E . Harris , M . O . ; M . A . Loweiistark , S . O . ; G . Morris , J . O . ; A . P . Stedman ; J . Brookhouse , S . D . ; 0 . A . Cathie , J . D . ; J . Rosenstock , T . K . ; W . Aldhouse , T . ; and G . C . Frazer . A ballot Avas taken for Bro . C . T . linss , and was in farom- of admission . The minutes

of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Bros . A \ orthington , Thomson , and Beckett w-ere introduced , and having proved themselves qualified "for advancement , withdrew . On their re-admission , they Avere regularly advanced to the ancient degree of Mark Master Masons . The AA ' . M . gave the legend of the degree . The ceremony was , as usual , admirably worked . Bro . II . A . Collington , P . M ., then took the chair , and a vote of

thanks to Bro . C . A . Cottebrune was carried nesn . con ., and ordered to be entered on tbe lodge minutes , for the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony of advancement , and also for his kindness and courtesy in presiding when the lodge w-as without the assistance of any P . M . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , in a neat and appropriate speech , returned thanks for the high compliment which they bad once more paid him . The labour of the lodge being concluded , the brethren adjourned to refreshment and spent a very pleasant evening ,

JERSEY . On AVednesday evening , 15 th inst ., a preliminary meeting was held at the Masonic Temple , on the requisition of about thirty Mark Masters , for the purpose of arranging for the establishment of a lodge , under the jurisdiction of tlie Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England and AA ales , and the British Colonies . Hithertothe only lodge in Jersey practising this

, branch of the Order has been one in connection with a Craft lodge working under Irish wan-ant , in wliich a largo number of English Masons have been initiated into the Mark degree , and these form an admirable nucleus for the proposed new Mark Lodge . Bro . Adams having been called to the chair , the petition for a warrant was agreed upon . Bro . Dr . Hopkins was appointed the first Master , Bro . Dr . Small , the first S . AV ., and Bro .

Benham , the first J . W . The other appointments to office were all filled up , and the requisite arrangements made for carrying out the plan , with every prospect of great success .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

DUNGANNON . A meeting of Lodge No . 9 was held on February 16 th , according to previous notice , to oonsider the propriety of forming-Tyrone into a . Masonic province , and recommending Bro . Sir John Marcus Stewart , Hart ., as Provincial Grand Master . Deputations from each of the lodges in the county assembled at the JIasonic Hall . The lodge was opened at half-past one p . m ., and a memorial quickly agreed upon and signed by the

representatives on behalf of the respective lodges , for the abovepurpose , Bro . Sir John M . Stewart being very deservedly popular in the county . It Avas also agreed that if the memorial should be complied with , the Provincial Grand Lodge should beheld for the installation of ofiicers in Omagh and Dungannonalternately . The lodge then proceeded to initiate , pass , and . raise the following brethren ( the Secretary of No . 9 having produced a dispensation from the Grand Lodge to enable Mr . G . B .

Brooke , being under the age of twenty-one years , to receive the three degrees , being about to leave for Australia ) . Mr . B . G . Brooke and Dr . Gay were initiated . The lodge was passed to the second degree , when Bros . Brooke and Deane were made F . C . ' s . The lodge was then raised to the thirddegree , when Bro . Brooke received the sublime degree of A \ , M . The ceremony was most impressively performed throughout by the AV . M ., Bro . Courtenay Newton , assisted by his officers . Bros ..

C . Stanley and A . C . Buchanan , P . M . 's , delivered the lectures , and explained the symbolical meaning of the working tools in a masterly manner , which elicited the hearty approval of the-Brethren . The lodge was closed at half-past five , p . m ., in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer . The numerousbrethren proceeded to the Ranfurley Arms Hotel , where they were most hospitably entertained at dinner by the brethren o € Lodge No . 9 . Amongst the many good dishes was a splendid

Lough Neagh trout , sixteen pounds weight ; the wines were excellent . After dinner the usual loyal ami Masonic toast were given—that of " Bro . John M . Stewart , and Prosperity to the Provincial Grand Lodgo , " was received with rounds of applause . Bro . Sir John , in reply , having courteously thanked the brethren , said he would endeavour to preside to the best of his ability ina strictly conscientious and Masonic manner , and hoped he would continue to merit their favourif appointed Provincial

, Grand Master . The newly advanced brethren ' s healths were drank and responded to in a feeling and able manner , also the visitors from the different Tyrone lodges , who expressed their thanks for the kindness and hospitality of Lodge No . 9 . Several songs and glees were sung between the toasts , amongst them Burns' " Adieu . " The brethren having wished Bro . Brooke ton voyage and God speed , separated , hoping soon to meet again in the Provincial Grand Lodge .

India.

INDIA .

( From the Masonic Record of 71 esiern India . ) BOMBAY . LODGE CONCORD ( No . 757 , E . G . )—The regular meeting of this prosperous and flourishing lodge ( a lodgo which always endeavours to live in a true spirit of brotherly love ) was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday , the 19 th November . There were some distinguished guests present . The lodge was opened )

precisely at six , p . m . Bro . Dr . T . Diver , the AA . M ., was in the chair , and was supported on his right by Bros . George Taylor , Prov . G . M . of the District Grand Lodge of England , and R . B . Barton , Prov . G . M . of the Provincial Grand Lodge of AVestern India ; E . C . Mitchell , P . G . Sec . On his left he had Bros , the Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . S . G . AV . and P . JI . ; II . WickhamPProvJGAA'and PAIJMaciulayPM 351

, . . ... ., ; . , .. ; Nowrojee Nanabhoy Framjee , AA . M . Lodge Rising Star ; J . Jamieson , AV . M . Lodge Perseverance ; G . Leckey , S . W . and Treas . ; It . Donaldson , J . AA . ; H . Prescott , Sec . and Dir . of Cers . ; C . Swanseger , Org . ; H . Avron , as S . D . ; G . Judd , J . D . ; H . Lockley as I . G . ; J . AA , Seager , Tyler ; and about one hundred brethren , members and visitors . There were members and ofiicers of Lodges St . GeorgePerseveranceRising StarSt . Andrew's

, , , in the East , St . Paul ' s , Felix , Industry , & c . The lodgo was duly tyled and opened in the first degree . Jlr . Thomas Mills was then balloted for , and the result being clear , he was initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The lodge was then passed to the second degree , AVIICU Bros . Dwyer , Johnson , Harris ,